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Time to do a “Happy” dance–Pharrell Williams is joining The Voice as a coach for season 7!

The Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated singer and producer is joining NBC’s popular singing competition in place of CeeLo Green when the show returns in the fall.

Green announced his departure on Ellen DeGeneres‘s show in February. “I’m going to continue my relationship with NBC. I have a television show development deal with them and hopefully some other talk show opportunities for later in the year,” the singer said when DeGeneres asked about his hiatus from the show’s upcoming sixth season. “But yeah, I’m going to miss The Voice, too. I’m not coming back, guys.”

While Green’s departure was sad news for fans of the show, NBC thinks Williams is the “perfect” person to sit in the big red chair.

“It’s been a huge year for Pharrell, with recognition for his contribution in the world of music — the Despicable Me franchise soundtracks, his Oscar-nominated song ‘Happy’ and his Grammy-winning collaboration with Daft Punk on the breakout dance hit ‘Get Lucky.’ His dominance in record sales in 2014, coupled with his incomparable accomplishments in the world of fashion and design, make him an irresistible addition to The Voice family,” NBC’s Paul Telegdy said in a statement. “He has already made a considerable impact as a mentor, drawing on an impressive track record as both a producer and performer. It is a perfect fit for The Voice as we evolve and reach for new heights with this franchise. It feels like we are welcoming an existing family member home.”

NBC continued to share the love for their newest Voice coach when they announced it on Twitter:

And what does Williams think of the news? “This is going to be so fun” the 40-year-old wrote on Twitter.

The Voice has yet to name the other three coaches for season 7, but if the show’s recent pattern holds, Williams will be joined by Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, and Christina Aguilera when the show returns in the fall.

Until then, members of The Voice family immediately took to Twitter and congratulated Williams on the new gig–Arby’s even chimed in, telling the singer he’s welcome to borrow their hat any day.